30 Before 30 Project Recap

I originally set these goals in April and gave an update on how the project was going in July. Overall, I think the project was a good idea because it kept me mindful of short and long term goals that were really important to me. I do think it was too much to try to accomplish all of these things in less than a year though. Still, having this list kept me much more focused than I would if I didn’t have it. I like the idea of having an ongoing list of goals that are revisited often – not just resolutions made in January and forgotten about by May. I may try and post a list like that here on my blog quarterly.

Express true gratitude to 10 people (friends, family, or strangers) in a meaningful way (visit, phone call, letter, email, card, etc.) – I hadn’t been counting, per se, but having this goal on here made me increasingly grateful in my daily life and I’ve been much more vocal about it in general.

Buy 3 different vegetables I’ve never had before at the farmer’s market, create an original recipe using them, and post it on my blog – Really regret not being able to get this one done. I did go to the Union Square Farmers Market a few weeks back and have a few recipe blogs for things I bought there but I haven’t posted them yet.

Listen to all of my favorite band’s albums, with intent not just in the background, start to finish (it’s R.E.M. and they have 15 full studio albums) – Only got a few done but I did sit down with many of my favorite albums for a focused listen and rediscovered so many gems. Such a good feeling!

Hike at The Fells 10 times – I went twice. I wanted to go more but didn’t have enough time. I do plan to continue to go here when I’m able to.